Conclusion

Windows Installer is a powerful but complex technology. As a developer of software applications designed to run on Windows computers, you will inevitably find yourself involved with Windows Installer at some point. Even if you do not use a Windows Installerbased setup tool to distribute your applications, a working knowledge of Windows Installer concepts and technologies will contribute to your general abilities as a developer, much in the same way a working knowledge of the Windows API does. On the other hand, if you do use a Windows Installer-based setup tool, a firm grasp of the inner workings of Windows Installer will certainly be a direct benefit to you as you plan, organize, build, and distribute your applications. Either way, this chapter is intended to help you gain the knowledge you need to understand Windows Installer.

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